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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.92, 916.64 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.92, 916.64 and 282.39 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.92 : 916.64 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.92/916.64 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.92x = 916.64 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.92x = 258,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,849.97/611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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